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Tour Operators
A small number of mostly specialist wholesalers from the US and Canada and a handful of specialist tour operators (UK and Europe) offer Trinidad in their programmes. These are usually birding and wildlife companies, though some of the main specialists also offer side-trips to Trinidad from other Caribbean islands, particularly Tobago of course. On DefinitiveCaribbean we will be picking out the best of the travel organisers for you - operators that are Caribbean specialists and give the best levels of service, in all price ranges. They put the holidays together that may subsequently be sold to the public via travel agents. We are currently researching the best options.
In the UK and Europe, all tour operators should be bonded for your financial protection. They sell flight inclusive holidays under licence from government bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority (UK). Some travel agents also have the required bonding and licences to put together flight inclusive holidays, and there are a few Caribbean specialists among them.
Message to Tour Operators, Wholesalers and specialist travel agents:
We invite any travel organiser working as a Caribbean specialist with a programme to Trinidad to contact us if we are not already in communication with you. Initially please email us for further details.
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Tourist Information
In Trinidad, the Tourism Development Company Ltd (TDC) for Trinidad and Tobago can be contacted at Level 1 Maritime Centre, 29 Tenth Ave, Baratavia, t 675 7039. They can give advice on accommodation and general help with arranging trips.
There is a helpful TDC Tourism Information Office at Piarco International Airport, t 669 5196 or 669 6044, info@tdc.co.tt
Outside Trinidad, representatives of the Tourism Development Company Ltd (TDC) for Trinidad and Tobago are:
UK/Ireland, Holland & Scandinavia: Tourism Information Office-UK, Albany House, Albany Crescent, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PF, England. Free phone from UK 0800 804 8787, t 44(00) 137 2 46 9818 , trinbago@ihml.com
North America: Trinidad and Tobago Tourism, Tourism Solutions, 2400 East Commercial Blvd, Suite #412, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, USA. T (954) 778 9595, jbgrossman@aoi.com |
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Weather
Temperatures in Trinidad stay between 70° and 90° Fahrenheit year round and are moderated by the constant north easterly tradewinds. The dry season is generally Dec to May and wet Jun to Nov, with annual rainfall of around 40”. It can get quite humid in the rainy season. Trinidad lies just outside the hurricane belt, and although this means that hurricanes happen very rarely, they have been known to occur in the area so check for advanced warnings before hand. |
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What to Pack
Consider packing the following items when heading out to the Caribbean:
Adequate sun protection, high factor sun cream, sunglasses, hat/cap and a lightweight shirt/blouse/t-shirt for the beach, suitable beach and walking shoes; mosquito repellent containing DEET suitable for use all day, cream for insect bites, beach mat/towel. Trinidad is usually well stocked with batteries and other electrical items. Also bring an electrical adapter and you may want to bring a small torch.
Lightweight cotton is the best clothing, with elegant/casual attire for evenings. Note that the smarter hotels request men to wear long trousers and shirts with a collar in the evenings. Women may wish to pack a lightweight wrap or jacket during the winter months, as the evenings (Jan/Feb) sometimes feel cool after the heat of the day. You should be aware that it is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing in Trinidad.
Any prescription medication that you need to be taken on a regular basis should be carried in your hand luggage, and should remain in its original packaging for identification by customs should they need to check contents.
Don’t forget your passport, driving licence and insurance (medical and travel) documents.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Definitive Caribbean is very grateful for the photographic contributions we received for the Trinidad Island Guide. Contributions came from the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company.
Picture Editors, Alexander Gray & Will Orr |
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